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προΐστημι

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Definition

προ-ΐστημι

[in LXX: 2 Kings 13:17, Proverbs 23:5; 26:17, Isaiah 43:24, Amos 6:10 (no proper Heb. equiv.), Bel.1.7, 1Ma.5.19, 4Ma.11.27 * ;]

1. trans. in fut., 1 aor., and mid. 1 aor., to put before, set over (Plat., al.).

2. Intrans., in pf., plpf., 2 aor. and mid. Pres. and impf.;

(a) to preside, rule, govern: Romans 12:8, 1 Timothy 5:17; with genitive, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 1 Timothy 3:4-5; 3:12;

(b) to direct, maintain: with genitive of thing(s), καλῶν ἔργων, Titus 3:8, 14 (on R, mg., profess honest occupations, see CGT, in l; Field, Notes, 223 f.).

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

8 total
  1. Romans 12:8προϊστάμενος · leading
    …if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
  2. 1 Thessalonians 5:12προϊσταμένους · [who] care
    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
  3. 1 Timothy 3:4προϊστάμενον · [An overseer must] manage
    An overseer must manage his own household well and keep his children under control, with complete dignity.
  4. 1 Timothy 3:5προστῆναι · to manage
    For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
  5. 1 Timothy 3:12προϊστάμενοι · manager
    A deacon must be the husband of but one wife, a good manager of his children and of his own household.
  6. 1 Timothy 5:17προεστῶτες · who lead
    Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.
  7. Titus 3:8προΐστασθαι · to devote themselves to
    This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
  8. Titus 3:14προΐστασθαι · to devote themselves to
    And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.